B1adjectiveformalpoliticssociety
US/trænˈzɪʃ.ən.əl/
UK/trænˈzɪʃ.ən.əl/
happening during a period of change from one state or system to another
In context
The country is run by a transitional government until new elections are held.
Moving from school to work is a difficult transitional period for many young people.
The company offers transitional support to employees whose jobs are changing.
Words that go with transitional
adjective + noun
- transitional periodThe transitional period will last six months.
- transitional governmentA transitional government took power after the protests.
- transitional phaseThe company is in a transitional phase.
- transitional arrangementsTransitional arrangements protect existing customers.
- transitional stageTeenagers are at a transitional stage in life.
- transitional measuresThe law includes transitional measures for small firms.